The always generous Beevo gave me a pair of electric socks that he bought at WalMart. I have used them for about 5 years with a light, low-cut boot. They work great. The trick is to wear a pair of sweat pants over the top of regular pants and use the lower elastic band to help support the D-cell battery. Otherwise, the battery can slide down to your ankle (the sweats are a great outer layer for warmth). This is an alternative to heavy, klunky boots if you go up and down a step ladder during an observing run (a good way to stay warm, BTW). Never seen 'em at WalMart, but there seem to be a lot of heated socks on line. Some seem to have a cord to a battery you can put in your pocket. Paul Knauth -- Binary/unsupported file stripped by Ecartis -- -- Type: application/ms-tnef -- File: winmail.dat -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.